Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 34.9°F (1.6°C). Throughout December, Sheffield registers a consistent average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In December, in Sheffield, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sheffield, there are 157.8 rainfall days, and 31.69" (805mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Sheffield are January through May, October through December. In Sheffield, Massachusetts, in December, snow falls for 10 days, with typically accumulated 5.55" (141mm) of snow. In Sheffield, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.3 days and aggregates up to 29.17" (741mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Sheffield, Massachusetts, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December in Sheffield, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index in Sheffield, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in December in Sheffield?
How many days does it snow in December in Sheffield?
What is the month with the shortest days in Sheffield?
How many hours of daylight does Sheffield have in December?
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Average temperature in December
Sheffield, MA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Sheffield, MA
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sheffield, MA
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Sheffield, MA
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Sheffield, MA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Sheffield, MA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sheffield, MA
- Average snowfall in December: 5.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sheffield, MA
- Average snowfall days in December: 10 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sheffield, MA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sheffield, MA
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days
The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Sheffield, MA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Sheffield, MA
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Sheffield, MA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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